Compatibility of Encapsulated Salicylic Acid with Shampoo Ingredients
Question
I would like to mix Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Liquid, Timed-Release, Wash-Off) into my existing shampoo.
Based on the product information, there are compatibility conditions:
Encapsulated Salicylic Acid cannot be combined with the following ingredients:
- Base: Aloe Vera Gel, Hyaluronic Gel
- thickener/Emulsifier: Pro Polymer, Light Cream Maker, Satin Mousse, Xantham Gum, Natural Organic thickener
If creating a gel texture is desired, it can only be done using Hydroxyethyl Cellulose or HPMC or non-ionic thickener.
My current shampoo has the following ingredients:
- Aqua (Purified Water)
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycerin
- Panthenol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Polysorbate 20
- Phenoxyethanol
- Menthol
- *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
- *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
- *Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
- *Achillea Millefolium Extract
- *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- *Equisetum Arvense Extract
- *Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil
- *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Leaf Extract
- *Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
- *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
- *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
- *Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract
- *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract
Can I mix Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Liquid, Timed-Release, Wash-Off) into this shampoo based on its ingredient list?
Thank you.
Answer
Based on the compatibility information you provided for Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Liquid, Timed-Release, Wash-Off) and the ingredient list of your shampoo, it appears there might be an incompatibility.
The restrictions you mentioned state that Encapsulated Salicylic Acid is not compatible with certain ingredients, including "Aloe Vera Gel" bases. Your shampoo ingredient list includes "Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice".
While "Leaf Juice" is not exactly the same as "Gel Base", it is derived from Aloe Vera, which is listed as incompatible. Therefore, adding the Encapsulated Salicylic Acid to this shampoo base is likely not recommended due to the presence of the Aloe Vera derivative.
